Lead in Beethoven’s Hair Offers New Clues to Mystery of His Deafness

Lead in Beethoven’s Hair Offers New Clues to Mystery of His Deafness

The New York Times - Music:

Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources.

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